Nearly two years after winning a major intellectual property case against toy company MGA Entertainment, T.I. and Tiny are returning to federal court as their long-running legal battle enters a new phase. The husband-and-wife duo, along with their OMG Girlz brand, will face MGA in a fourth trial beginning June 23 in Santa Ana, California. This time, the proceedings will focus solely on whether the company should pay punitive damages and, if so, how much. The dispute stems from a September 2024 jury verdict that awarded T.I., Tiny, and the OMG Girlz $71 million after jurors found that MGA improperly used elements associated with the teen music group when creating dolls for its popular L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. line. While nearly $18 million of the award covered compensatory damages, a judge later overturned the remaining $53.6 million in punitive damages, ruling that the evidence did not support the amount. Rather than accept a symbolic $1 punitive award, the plaintiffs opted for a new trial. The lawsuit alleges that MGA copied the group’s appearance, branding, hairstyles, and fashion, claims the company has consistently denied. At a final pretrial hearing, attorneys for both sides debated what evidence should be presented to jurors. A key issue is whether the term “OMG,” used by both the music group and MGA’s doll line, can be considered evidence of intentional copying. Lawyers for T.I. and Tiny argue it should be viewed alongside other similarities, while MGA contends the phrase is too common to carry legal significance. The court is also weighing whether jurors should hear allegations that MGA copied other artists’ work, including claims previously raised by singer-songwriter Victoria Monét. The upcoming trial follows a complicated legal history that includes a mistrial, a defense verdict later overturned on appeal, and the landmark 2024 judgment that reignited the dispute.

Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Cara has revealed that she is creating her own version of NPR’s popular Tiny Desk Concert series after being turned down multiple times by the platform. The Brampton native shared the news on social media, telling fans that she decided to take matters into her own hands after not receiving an invitation to perform for the acclaimed music series. Her alternative, titled “Giant Desk,” will premiere June 10 and feature a six-song live performance recorded in an office setting alongside her band. Cara, who first rose to prominence with her 2015 breakout hit “Here,” remains one of Canada’s most successful music exports. Despite her international success, the Grammy Award-winning artist said NPR’s Tiny Desk team had declined her participation more than once. In announcing the project, Cara jokingly explained that she had “exercised free will” and built her own version of the series instead. The announcement comes during a busy period for the singer. Cara is scheduled to perform alongside Alanis Morissette at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto on June 12. She also recently contributed to producer Boi-1da’s Canada Soccer tribute album, What If It All Goes Right?, and released her jazz-inspired album Love or Lack Thereof in March, following her 2025 project Love & Hyperbole.

Rapper Courtney Bell’s It Gets Greater Later is a deeply personal album that traces his journey from Detroit’s tough Joy Road neighborhood to hard-earned self-discovery. Shaped by faith, family, and the influence of 2Pac, Bell reflects on legal struggles, mental health challenges, lost opportunities, and personal growth. Tracks like “Wounded Healer (Book of Eli),” “Everyday,” and “Guard My Temple” explore healing, accountability, and spirituality, while collaborations with Ron E, Royce Da 5’9, Benny the Butcher, Dawn C, and others add depth. Executive-produced by Raymone Burton, Keith Miller, and Kyle Barden, the album stands as a testament to resilience, gratitude, and Bell’s refusal to let adversity define his story.

Rising artist Samara Cyn brings unapologetic confidence to “BUSHWICK,” her hard-hitting collaboration with rapper/producer Ovrkast., featured on her 2026 EP Detour. Directed by Mitch Ritter, the official video amplifies the track’s bold energy as Cyn calls out imitators and asserts her individuality in an industry she views as overcrowded with copycats. Ovrkast. complements her fierce delivery with a sharp guest verse, showcasing the chemistry they’ve built through years of collaboration and creating a dynamic visual that matches the song’s intensity. 

West-Coast singer/songwriter Joyce Wrice brings romance into the workplace in the official video for “Crack The Code,” a smooth R&B and neo-soul ballad that follows her as a stylish corporate professional navigating an office crush. Dressed in a sophisticated brown suit and glasses, Wrice exchanges lingering glances, lunch conversations, and playful moments with a coworker before the tension finally breaks. The visual builds from subtle attraction to a long-awaited elevator kiss, pairing elegant storytelling with Joyce's signature soulful sound.

New York rap heavyweights French Montana, Remy Ma, and Max B unite on the “Big Bronx Remix” of “Ever Since U Left Me,” bringing fresh energy to one of the year’s hottest records. Released in partnership with ESPN, the remix includes “The Knicks Edition,” a tribute to New York’s excitement surrounding the 2026 NBA Finals. With its infectious production, memorable hook, and confident verses, the track captures the spirit of the city while celebrating both hip-hop culture and the Knicks’ championship aspirations.

UK R&B songwriter Ama will release her self-titled album on June 19. Ahead of the release, she has shared the single “Holding Back,” a sensual, atmospheric record produced by longtime collaborator Dpat. The track unfolds with restraint and tension, exploring the space between desire and hesitation as Ama leans into a more transparent emotional register. Through layered ambient production and intimate vocal phrasing, “Holding Back” captures the push and pull of wanting without disguise, revealing an artist who sounds both vulnerable and self-assured in her honesty.

Yung Miami has reached a new milestone in her solo career as her summer anthem “Spend Dat” debuts at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the highest-charting entry of her career as a solo artist. The track has gained significant momentum over the past month, fueled by four consecutive weeks of growth in consumption and increasing fan engagement across multiple platforms. In addition to its Hot 100 debut, “Spend Dat” landed in the Top 50 of Billboard’s Hip-Hop/R&B chart, climbed to No. 3 on Shazam’s U.S. Top 200 Songs chart, entered TikTok’s Viral 50 Music Chart at No. 30, generated more than 255,000 TikTok creations, and became a Top 25 trending sound on Instagram. Riding the success of the single, Yung Miami recently announced her 25-city Motion Party Tour with BossMan Dlow and special guest Bally Baby, beginning July 16 in St. Petersburg, Florida, and concluding August 29 in Orlando